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(PLTM) - Law enforcement officials have identified three man who were allegedly onboard a vessel which was intercepted durian an operation by the United States Coast Guard (USCG).
The crew of the vessel were Ikimbal Watts, a BVI Islander; Keini Millan, a Venezuelan; and Miguel Sedhouse, a BVI Islander were identified as the three persons onboard the vessel.
According to U.S officials, as a result of an intelligence led International pro-active operation on Thursday, September 22 about 03:15 hrs a white centre console speed boat was pursued and stopped by the USCG.
The craft was stopped approximately 23 miles East of Virgin Gorda. According to U.S. officials, whilst being pursued the vessel’s crew discarded 10 or more bails of suspected cocaine.
Once stopped 4 bails of cocaine were recovered from/near the vessel. The operation was supported by RVIPF Marine, BVI Customs and US Customs and Border Patrol.
